2) Rather than scout for bronzers, look for a face powder a shade or two darker than yours. That's fool-proof oompa-loompa avoidance. "Powder is designed to match skintones, so you're less likely to end up orange," says M.A.C Senior Artist Melissa Gibson, who worked bronze magic for The Kit's June 2011 cover. M.A.C Mineralize Skinfinish Natural ($34) is also one of my favourite bronzing tools. Shades shown above, from left: Medium Deep, Light Medium and Medium Dark.

Have you had oompa-loompa issues? Or have you found your perfect bronzer?